Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Paperback. In the nineteenth century, the degree of fraud and corruption in America approached that of corrupt developing nations as municipal governments and robber barons alike found ways to steal from taxpayers and swindle investors. This book explores this shadowy period of United States history in search of better methods to fight corruption world-wide. Editor(s): Glaeser, Edward L.; Goldin, Claudia. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 396 pages, 1 halftone, 20 line drawings, 33 tables. BIC Classification: JFFX; KCM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226299587
- ISBN
- 9780226299587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.31€ 49.03
€ 57.31
€ 49.03
The African Food Crisis. Lessons from the Asian Green Revolution.
. Ed(S): Djurfeldt, Goran; Holmen, Hans; Jirs...
Hardback. Examines why Asia can feed its rapidly growing population, but Africa experiences famine. Editor(s): Djurfeldt, Goran; Holmen, Hans; Jirstrom, Magnus; Larsson, R. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFSF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999982
- ISBN
- 9780851999982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. This book addresses strategies required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world. Editor(s): Da Silva, C.A.; Baker, D.; Shepherd, A.W.; Da Cruz, S M; Jenane, C. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935764
- ISBN
- 9781845935764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.57
€ 108.57
hardcover. Studies land use change in tropical landscapes, with particular emphasis on the economic processes that influence rates of land degradation and forest clearing. This book documents forces leading to land use changes, in particular the potential impacts of institutional evolution and policy reforms. Editor(s): Coxhead, I. (University of Wisconsin, USA); Shively, G. E. (Purdue University, USA). Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999128
- ISBN
- 9780851999128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.67
€ 115.67
Paperback. This volume presents research, analysis and reflections on the major issues of Guatemalan development and democracy: the role of the military, the involement of Mayan communities in national development; the possible emergence of more inclusive political institutions; and other issues. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Amaro, Nelson; Jonas, Susanne. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; GTF; JFFS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742508675
- ISBN
- 9780742508675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.16
€ 70.16
paperback. Analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR. This book will be useful to researchers of agricultural and rural development, economics, sociology and anthropology. Editor(s): Cernea, M. M.; Kassam, A.H. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHBC; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- V9780851990262
- ISBN
- 9780851990262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
hardcover. Analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR. This book will be useful to researchers of agricultural and rural development, economics, sociology and anthropology. Editor(s): Cernea, M. M.; Kassam, A.H. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSF; KCM; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1103.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- V9780851990033
- ISBN
- 9780851990033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.67
€ 150.67
The Public, the Media and Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbi...
hardcover. Reviews the literature on communication about biotechnology. With the use of case studies, this book looks at public opinion data, communication theory, and international examples; and provides a complementary overview of how the public sees this controversial topic. Editor(s): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbitt, T.C. Num Pages: 405 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVK; KCM; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932046
- ISBN
- 9781845932046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.18
€ 248.18
WTO Negotiations and Agricultural Trade Liberalization: The Effect of ...
. Ed(S): Bonilla, E. Diaz; Frandsen, S. E.
hardcover. Addresses the issue of the effects of developed countries' agricultural policies on developing countries. Written from the perspective of developing countries, this book addresses the main issues raised by developing countries' governments, politicians, farmers organizations, NGOs, trade specialists, and development specialists. Editor(s): Bonilla, E. Diaz; Frandsen, S. E. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930509
- ISBN
- 9781845930509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.87
€ 130.87
Hardback. A volume on the political economy of clean energy transition in developed and developing regions, with a focus on the issues that different countries face as they transition from fossil fuels to lower carbon technologies. Editor(s): Arent, Douglas; Arndt, Channing. Series: Wider Studies in Development Economics. Num Pages: 640 pages, Figures and Tables. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198802242
- ISBN
- 9780198802242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.36
€ 204.36
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security
. Ed(S): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Ba...
hardcover. The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. Editor(s): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Liebenberg, F.; Keswani, C. L. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KCN; PDR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932671
- ISBN
- 9781845932671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.62
€ 233.62
After decades of disappointing performance a combination of sound macro policies and a commodity price bonanza has led to a dramatic and long overdue surge in African growth rates and concomitant improvement in social indicators. However, this impressive performance has now created its own challenge for African leadership. Editor(s): Ahlers, Theodore H.; Kato, Hiroshi; Kohli, Harinder S.; Madavo, Callisto; Sood, Anil. Num Pages: 524 pages, 37 tables; 106 figures. BIC Classification: 1H; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 257 x 196 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1840.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199450404
- ISBN
- 9780199450404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.67
€ 163.67
A rigorous analysis of the key economic policy challenges facing Zambia over the coming decades in in the areas of natural resource management, agriculture, trade, employment and migration, education, finance, and investment. Editor(s): Adam, Christopher; Collier, Paul; Gondwe, Michael. Series: Africa: Policies for Prosperity. Num Pages: 480 pages, Figures and Tables. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; KCG; KCM; KCP; KCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199660605
- ISBN
- 9780199660605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.98
€ 173.98
Paperback. This volume is based on the 13th Annual World Bank Conference on Development Economics, held in May 2001. The conference focused on the current thinking in development policy and the implications for the global economy, with emphasis on globalization and health. Num Pages: 274 pages, tabs.ch. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- 2001-2002 ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821350447
- ISBN
- 9780821350447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.51
€ 48.51
Hardcover. Editor(s): Chin, Felix. Num Pages: 174 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612097824
- ISBN
- 9781612097824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.02€ 99.57
€ 145.02
€ 99.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Jeffries, Russell H. Num Pages: 150 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCM; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608760886
- ISBN
- 9781608760886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.13€ 86.34
€ 125.13
€ 86.34
hardcover. Editor(s): Adesida, Olubenga; Oteh, Arunman. Num Pages: 217 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JP; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The Nordic Africa Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789171064721
- ISBN
- 9789171064721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.19
€ 21.99
€ 20.19